In Caroline Stoessinger's biography A Century of Wisdom, Vaclev Havel's introduction describes the oldest living Holocaust survivor as a life that "illustrates a deep ethical and spiritual strength." (added from Barnes & Noble)

Let San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Richard Lederer and his Hilarious Holiday Jokes entertain and educate you! Dr. Lederer is the author of 40 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current books, The Gift of Age, A Tribute to Teachers, American Trivia, Amazing Words, and Lederer on Language. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Enquirer and frequently appears on radio as a commentator on language. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner. Spend an evening celebrating the written and spoken word with this local treasure. (bestem)… (more)

Sun Tzu (also rendered as Sun Zi) was a Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn Period of ancient China. The name he is best known by is actually an honorific which means "Master Sun": His birth name was Sun Wu and he was known outside of his family by his courtesy name Changqing. He is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an extremely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu has had a significant impact on Chinese and Asian history and culture, both as the author of The Art of War and as a legendary historical figure.